Nobody's wrong but England – and England's always wrong, To… - A. P. Herbert

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Nobody's wrong but England – and England's always wrong,
Too late – or else too early – too soft – or else too strong.
And when for once the wide world begins to praise her name
Her own sons crowd and hurry to shout her back to shame.

A. P. Herbert

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Sir Alan Patrick Herbert (24 September 1890 – 11 November 1971) was an English humorist in many literary forms, a law-reform activist, and an independent M.P. representing Oxford University.

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Alternative Names: Alan Patrick Herbert • AP Herbert • APH • Alan P. Herbert • Sir Alan Patrick Herbert

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